Market outlook for BN16
Key indicators for buyers
The BN16 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-4.7%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 12.9x in 2022 to 10.9x today. Rising rents (£1,215/mo, +3.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Arun area
A home in Arun costs 10.9x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 12.9x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Arun area
Average monthly rent in Arun is £1,215, up 3.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Arun price of £437,500 with a 25% deposit (£109k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,727 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses BN16 avg. price with Arun rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,727) are £512 more than renting (£1,215). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £109k — it would take around 17 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
28, JUBILEE AVENUE, RUSTINGTON BN16 3NB | Semi-detached | £400,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
23, KNIGHTSCROFT AVENUE, RUSTINGTON BN16 2HN | Detached | £904,500 | 16 Jan 2026 |
24, HIGHDOWN CLOSE, ANGMERING BN16 4GT | Terraced | £430,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
15, LANSDOWNE WAY, ANGMERING BN16 4LB | Semi-detached | £495,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
29, GUILDFORD ROAD, RUSTINGTON BN16 3JB | Terraced | £285,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
27, ELM PLACE, RUSTINGTON BN16 3BL | Flat/Maisonette | £215,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
22, EASTERGATE GREEN, RUSTINGTON BN16 3EN |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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